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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,896.54, 26,044.25 and 13,850.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,896.54, 26,044.25 and 13,850.06 is: 19,088.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,896.54 : 26,044.25 = 13,850.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,896.54/26,044.25 = 13,850.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,896.54x = 26,044.25 × 13,850.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,896.54x = 360,714,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,714,225.68/18,896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,088.91

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